Car Logos, History and Origins - autoevolution autoevolution Car Logos, History and Origins / Home / News / Coverstory As we all know, every single car company out there has its very unique history, mostly related to the way it managed to emerge from a tiny entity into a huge conglomerate that sells hundreds of thousands or maybe millions of vehicles a year. And some of these stories are indeed fascinating and captivating and each of us is invited to find them out once the dealers hands us the keys. Basically, the cars' logos are the introduction to the companies' tales, most of them showing symbols or signs that remind us of the thrilling experiences the automaker had to go through to stay alive. Today, we're inviting you to a journey through some of the most important car logos, so keep reading to find the tales hidden behind the emblems we see every time we get behind the wheel. Abarth, which currently serves as Fiat's sport division, saw daylight in 1949 and was founded by Karl Abarth. Its logo comprises several elements, including the company's name just on top of all the others.

The overall shape of the emblem represents a shield and denotes strength and power, thus demonstrating Abarth's capacity to resist over time and become a top player in the automotive world. The three colors underneath the company's name, green, white and red, symbolize Italy's flag, as the company was brought to life in Turin. The scorpion is Karl Abarth's astrological sign – he was born on November 15, 1908 – and is complemented by the two dominating colors, yellow and red, which are indicating the brand's appeal for motor racing.ALFA ROMEO Alfa Romeo, also owned by Fiat but still considered an Italian symbol, is one of the companies whose logo changed a lot over time, but retained the main elements that remind us of the way the brand was brought to life. Alfa Romeo, initially known as Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (Lombard Automobile Factory, Public Company), got its first logo in 1910, when Romano Cattaneo created a rounded badge consisting of a grass snake with a man in its jaw.

Inspired from the House of Visconti flag, the so-called "biscione" (the Italian term for grass snake) actually represents one's ability to stand against opponents and face competition. Additionally, Cattaneo added the red cross seen in the Milan flag, plus the Alfa Romeo designation separated by two Savoia dynasty knots. Over time, the knots were eliminated from the logo, with each symbol comprising the logo receiving minor "redesigns". AUDI The "brand with the four rings" as Audi is often called is currently one of the world's top automakers and surely a leading German brand. Its logo, seen on millions of cars sold worldwide, is believed to have multiple meanings. First of all, the emblem is seen as a symbol of the merger that took place in 1932 and included four large manufacturers of that time: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. On the other hand, some people believe that Audi's logo is a bit older and has a strong connection with the Olympic games.

Either of the two meanings are actually true, the Audi logo underwent a minor makeover in 2009 when the badge got a new font plus a restyled 3D design of the four rings.BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke or Bavarian Motor Company – BMW as most of us know the brand – is, once again, one of the largest carmakers in the whole world. Its roots can be traced back in 1913, with the first activities strongly related to the aviation industry. The company's logo is obviously based on these facts, but there are again multiple interpretations available. One of them claims that the blue and white colors, which are actually the traditional colors of Bavaria, BMW's natal region, are also representing a white propeller on a blue sky, a hint to BMW's aero history. On the other hand, some people believe that the two colors are only used because they also appear on the Bavarian flag and BMW just wanted to honor the area that hosted its headquarters for years.BUICK Buick, an American symbol as some people name it, was founded in 1903 by David Dunbar Buick.

Its history, often connected to General Motors, includes several logo changes that occurred as the company grew bigger. The first logos were actually variations of the Buick designation, but were replaced during the '60s by three shields representing the three models rolled out until that point: LeSabre, Invicta, and Electra. 1975 brought a new change of logo at Buick, with the American icon now adopting a hawk emblem, known at that time as "Happy", that was expected to mark the beginning of a new design era in Buick's history. The moment was celebrated with the introduction of the Skyhawk series. However, the range was discontinued during the '80s, when Buick re-adopted its three-shield badge. CADILLAC Both the name and the logo used by Cadillac were based on the aristocrat the company was named after, Antoine de La Mothe, Seigneur de Cadillac, but the badge suffered several modifications, especially under GM's ownership. The auto manufacturing business received the Cadillac designation in 1902 but during the '90s General Motors brought a few changes as part of an effort to refresh the company's image.

The logo thus dropped the six birds (codenamed merlettes), as well as the crown and the La Mothe family crest, but adopted simpler elements that are still being used nowadays.CITROEN There's nothing fancy or too complicated in Citroen's logo which remained practically unchanged over the time. The two inverted Vs are actually reminding of André Citroen's first area of expertise: mass production of double helically-cut gear teeth.CHEVROLET In case you're wondering where does the Chevrolet "plus" symbol comes from, there are several suppositions behind it. First of all, some people are saying that William C. Durant actually designed the logo after a wallpaper he saw in a French hotel. On the other hand, others are claiming that this badge was first seen in a newspaper and Durant's wife proposed it to be used as Chevrolet's logo. FERRARI Almost every car enthusiast out there knows the "Prancing Horse", especially thanks to the great achievements the Italian carmaker recorded in the past. But the story of its logo is once again related to multiple theories.

First of all, it is believed that the black prancing horse on yellow background was first used by Count Francesco Baracca, the Italian airforce that made a name for itself in World War I. Another theory claims the symbol was actually seen on a German pilot's plane that crashed during the war - the horse is actually the symbol of Stuttgart, which might raise some eyebrows because Porsche uses the same element as source of inspiration for its very own badge. Last but not least, the Ferrari logo might have a different story. It appears that Ferrari founder's family owned lots of horses so the new company adopted the prancing horse as a symbol of power. However, one thing is 100 percent sure: the three colors appearing on Ferrari's logo represent Italy's flag, the company's natal country.FIAT Fiat, currently the largest Italian automaker and one of the new names in the American auto sector, changed its logo several times, especially following the growth the company recorded during the 1900s. The first emblem created by Fiat's designers was only showcasing the company's full name: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin).

As the time passed by however, Fiat modified the logo several times, with the latest change getting into effect in 2006 when the company turned to the red background instead of the blue one.FORD Ford is surely one of the most powerful automakers in the whole world and the fact that it managed to survive the 2009 crisis without government help comes to confirm this. And the origins of its logo are at least as interesting as the company's past: Harold Wills, often considered Henry Ford's main help within the company, had his very own business card printing company before working for Ford. When Henry Ford decided to choose a badge for the company, Wills designed the first sketch of the logo using his printing equipment and a font he used on business cards. HYUNDAI The Hyundai logo is just a regular badge at the first sight. However, there are multiple meanings of the "H" letter you're seeing on every Hyundai out there. First of all, the oval that surrounds the H letter is actually representing Hyundai's continuous expansion that now goes beyond the Asian continent.

And the H is indeed coming from Hyundai but, in addition, it also represents two people shaking hands, probably in an attempt to show Hyundai's appreciation for consumers buying its models.JAGUAR The meaning of the Jaguar logo is quite simple and one could understand it in a second, especially after driving a Jag. Just as we learned in our first school years, the Jaguar is a quick and agile feline, so placing such a badge on a car is actually an effort to underline its vehicles' ability to develop very high performance.KIA The South-Korean brand Kia owns quite a simplistic logo that does nothing than to show the company's name on a (usually) red background. However, if you split the word into two separate parts, the term Kia also has a different meaning. In Korean, KI (the first two letters of the name) stands for "arise" while the A is believed to represent Asia, Kia's natal continent. In this context, the name translates into "arise from Asia", hence matching the company's slogan "The power to surprise". LAMBORGHINI The logo seen on all the Lambos out there (burning or not) isn't surprising at all.

The bull logo actually stands for the founder's, Ferruccio Lamborghini, zodiacal sign (Taurus), and is obviously accompanied by the company's name, Lamborghini. Contrary to other "patriot" Italian carmakers, Lamborghini does not use the Italy's colors on its logo.MAZDA Based in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda is becoming more powerful in most markets, especially in Europe where its models are getting more powerful thanks to the company's efforts in the fuel consumption and emission areas. Its logo, which suffered several modifications as time passed by, has multiple interpretations. The company's name, which is inspired by the ancient Iranian prophet Zoroaster, seems to serve as source of inspiration for the badge as well: the restyled "M" (which looks like two spanned wings) is believed to represent the company's flight to the future.MERCEDES-BENZ Mercedes-Benz, an iconic premium and luxury, has been around for a long time but the brand "Mercedes" was only registered in September 1902. The three-pointed start logo however saw daylight in 1909 on a Daimler vehicle and represented the company's domination of land, sea and air.

Just as expected, the badge got several "facelifts" as the company grew bigger, but the first interpretation is believed to date back to early 1900 when Gottlieb Daimler drew a star on a picture, adding the following text: "this star would one day shine over own factory to symbolize prosperity." MITSUBISHI The Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi is the subject of several theories when it comes to its logo and although several people are talking about them, there's no official information supposed to put things straight in this matter. According to some sources, the Mitsubishi designation is actually a combination of the words "mitsu" (three) and "hishi" (water chestnut, which could be translated into "diamond"). In other words, the term Mitsubishi could mean "three diamonds", hence the logo of the company. However, there are two interpretations of the logo. Some people consider that the three-diamond logo stands for a mix of the Iwasaki family (who established the business) crest, three stacked diamonds, and the three-leaf crest of the Tosa Clan. On the other hand, the three diamonds could represent the three main attributes describing the company: responsibility, ethics and communication.

Last but not least, the logo could actually represent a ship propeller, reminding us of the beginning of the Mitsubishi business.PORSCHE As we said when talking about Ferrari, Porsche uses as a logo Stuttgart's symbol, which is also accompanied by the antlers and red and black stripes that are all parts of the arms of the Kingdom of Wurttemberg.PEUGEOT From the point of view of its logo, Peugeot surely has one of the most captivating stories. The French lion was officially created in 1847 by Justin Blazer who worked as jeweler and engraver and was based on the Region France-Comte flag. However, the logo appeared on Peugeot cars only years later, receiving a lot of modifications over the years. The last modifications occurred in 1998 and 2002 when the company reworked the look of the lion in an effort to better underline the "message" of the logo: it denotes power and balance, while the blue is believed to represent the company's view of the future. RENAULT Renault, now involved in one of the world's biggest alliances with Nissan, changed its logos for over 10 times since it was founded.

The French carmaker used an entirely different badge, showing the initials of the three Renault brothers (Louis, Ferdinand and Marcek) drawn on a medallion. The diamond badge was only adopted in 1925, while the 3D perspective was added in 1972 by Victor Vaserely. The last "facelift" of the logo was rolled out in 2007 when the company placed the Renault designation just underneath the diamond, on a yellow background - which is believed to stand for quality.SKODA The Czech manufacturer which now exists under VW Group's ownership got its first logo when the company only produced bicycles using the Slavia designation. The badge was thus comprising the Slavia term plus the names of the two owners, Laurin & Klement. The first logo under the Skoda brand came out in 1926 and obviously included the Skoda name surrounded by an oval decorated with laurels. The popular “winged arrow” design was brought to life in the late '20s and was used for a long time, until 1990. It was believed to be the creation of commercial director of Skoda Plzen, T. Maglic.

The current logo was adopted during the '90s and comprises the same winged arrow, now painted in green with black surroundings. The two colors are supposed to represent the company's interest for environment protection and its 100-year history, respectively.SUBARU Subaru's name is actually the Japanese translation of the Pleiades star cluster, which also means "to gather together". The six star logo represents the five companies that joined forces (Fuji Kogyo, Fuji Jidosha Kogyo, Omiya Fuji Kogyo, Utsunomiya Sharyo and Tokyo Fuji Sangyo) to form Fuji Heavy Industries (the biggest star in the logo). SAAB SAAB, the Swedish carmaker now owned by the Dutch company Spyker, uses as a logo the coat of arms of the Count von Skane which also served as symbol for Skane, the Swedish province where Saab was initially based in. As you can see for yourselves, the badge shows a some kind of mythological bird that has the body of a lion but the head and wings of an eagle. It was actually based on Vadis-Scania's logo, the truck manufacturer that joined forces with Saab's parent manufacturer involved in the airplane manufacturing business.

TOYOTA Although some of you would expect it, Toyota's logo has absolutely no connection to the stuck accelerator pedals affecting the Japanese company's models (no pun intended). The company's badge is actually made of three different ovals, two of which are said to stand for Toyota's relation with its customers. Furthermore, these two are also creating a symbolic "T" letter that comes from the brand's name.VOLVO A symbol for safety and passenger protection, Volvo's name is inspired from the Latin word "volvere" which translates into "to roll". The badge however is the old symbol of iron but, according to some people, it also tries to transmit Volvo's "attraction" for safety technologies, which are often described to be as durable as iron.VOLKSWAGEN Volkswagen, one of the top players in Germany and in the whole world, has probably one of the most popular logos out there, seen on millions of cars sold in almost every corner of the Globe.

There are multiple theories related to the the origins of Volkswagen's logo: one of them claims that it was designed by one of Hitler's friends during World War II while another suggests that it was the result of a design competition won by Franz Xavier Reimspiess, an employee of Porsche. Alfa Romeo Toyota Subaru Mazda Abarth Lamborghini cover story Italian Car Logos, Italian Manufacturer Symbols | AllCarBrandsList.com Home » Italian Car Logos Italian Car Logos With so many luxurious and reliable autos Italian automakers can surely consider themselves to be among the best car manufacturers all over the world. Major Italian car brands appeared many years ago following their development and growth. Now consumers have a chance to benefit from wide range of models including stylish and luxurious sedans as well as powerful sports cars. These brands are recognizable around the world while their logos have become signature of quality and style. Found out how these logos appeared and what they mean. Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo brand has one of the most extraordinary and at the same time interesting logos. The main element of the badge is a snake eating a man. At the same time it contains a heraldic symbol in shape of a cross which was rather popular in Italy in medieval times.

The main idea was to make such logo that will be associated with Milan. Some people mistakenly think that this cross is somehow connected with ambulance or medicine. However it goes back to crusades and means “run for your life”. Speaking about the most controversial element of the logo, snake eating a man is also connected with crusades and their defeat against infidels. In other words you should not try to find exact meaning of this badge. Alfa Romeo logo is an ancient symbol of Italy. That’s all what you need to know. Fiat Fiat brand was founded in 1899 and is started to play the leading role in Italian automotive industry from its inception. This was a perfect chance for the company due to the fact that the epoch of industrialization started. In spite of such rich history of the brand the logo is rather easy. It consists of letters F-I-A-T which stand for the name of the company. They are placed on the blue background. Later chief designer decided to add some new lines in order to make the badge more spacious. It still looks the same at present times. Lancia This brand is very popular for its luxurious sedans. Its logo is also recognizable all over the world.

The original version of the badge was created by Count Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia. It displays a shield with flag and a lance. It was not changed for more than hundred years. However in 2007 Lancia logo was redesigned. Bugatti Few people know that father of Ettore Bugatti was a rather successful artist and jewelry maker. He played the main role in creation of logo. That is why Bugatti logo is exceptional. Talent of designer made it possible for him to create iconic badge which is now a signature of power, speed and style. Oval frame represents elegance in combination with technology. Maserati Maserati logo is one of the most recognizable among all other Italian automakers. It represents the official emblem of Bologna which is a birth city of family which founded this popular band. Later family left Bologna for Modena. Modern version of the badge contains white trident located on a blue background. It is designed in order to symbolize the power of Neptune. Tagline which says “Excellence through passion” is placed below. Ferrari Ferrari logo with its “prancing horse” is famous all over the world.

It was firstly used by military ace Baracca who was rather popular during WWI. He used to draw black horse on the body of his plane. Later mother of the pilot offered Ferrari using this logo on his racing car. Later yellow background was added to the badge. Lamborghini Golden snorting bull on Lamborghini logo is famous all over the world. It originated from Taurus zodiac sign which is the sign of the brand’s creator. At the same time this badge also refers to bullfights. By the way, this reveals the secret why the majority of Lamborghini models are named after famous bulls. At the same time it is a symbol of power and passion. See more at Lamborghini.com . Car Brands by Country Lamborghini - The Cortile The Cortile Store Lamborghini Fun Fact: Ferruccio Lamborghini was a successful manufacturer of farm tractors when he purchased his first Ferrari 250GT in 1958. When Lamborghini discovered that the clutch on his Ferrari was broken, and was actually the same clutch that he used on his tractors, Lamborghini went to Ferrari and asked for a better replacement.

Ferrari responded, saying that he was just a tractor maker, and could not know anything about sports cars. Formed in Spring 2014 the Cortile will be one of their first major outings. Welcome them! Become a sponsor of this page for only $250/year history of Lamborghini Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.,commonly referred to as Lamborghini (pronounced [lamˈborɡini]), is an Italian automaker based in the small township of Sant'Agata Bolognese. The company was founded in 1963 by manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini. The story of the automaker begins with Ferruccio Lamborghini, the child of grape farmers from the comune of Renazzo di Cento, Province of Ferrara, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. Lamborghini was drawn to farming machinery rather than the farming lifestyle itself, and studied at the Fratelli Taddia technical institute near Bologna. After returning from World War II, Lamborghini opened a garage in Pieve di Cento. Thanks to his mechanical abilities, he was able to enter the business of building tractors from spare parts and leftover military vehicles.

In 1948, Lamborghini founded Lamborghini Trattori S.p.A., and by the mid-1950s, his factory was producing 1000 tractors per year. Lamborghini's increasing wealth allowed him to cultivate an interest in cars that were a far cry from the tiny Fiat Topolinos he had tinkered with in his garage in his spare time. He owned Alfa Romeos and Lancias during the early 1950s, and at one point, had enough cars to use a different one every day of the week, adding a Mercedes-Benz 300SL, a Jaguar E-Type coupé, and two Maserati 3500GTs. In 1958, Lamborghini traveled to Maranello to buy a Ferrari 250GT, a two-seat coupé with a body designed by coachbuilder Pininfarina. He went on to own several more over the years, including a Scaglietti-designed 250 SWB Berlinetta and a 250GT 2+2 four-seater.

Lamborghini thought Ferrari's cars were good, but too noisy and rough to be proper road cars, labeling them as repurposed track cars with poorly-built interiors. Most annoyingly, Lamborghini found that Ferrari's cars were equipped with inferior clutches, and he was continuously forced to return to Maranello for clutch rebuilds. Ferrari technicians would take the car away for several hours to make the repairs, not allowing the curious Lamborghini to view the work; he had previously expressed dissatisfaction with Ferrari's aftersales service, which he perceived to be substandard. Frustrated with the recurring nature of the problems, during one particularly long wait, he took the matter up with the company's founder, "Il Commendatore", Enzo Ferrari.

What happened next has become the stuff of legend: according to a 1991 Thoroughbred & Classic Cars magazine interview with Lamborghini, he complained to Enzo in "a bit of an argument", telling him that his cars were rubbish; the notoriously pride-filled Modenan was furious, telling the manufacturing tycoon, "Lamborghini, you may be able to drive a tractor, but you will never be able to handle a Ferrari properly." Enzo Ferrari's snubbing of Lamborghini had profound consequences. Lamborghini later said that it was at that point that he got the idea that if Enzo Ferrari, or anyone else, could not build him a perfect car, he might be able to simply make such a car himself. He decided too build his own car with a V12 engine. For the design he found a very talented engineer named Giampaolo Dallara who had previously worked on a Ferrari V12 engine. The new engine had 4 cams, a short stroke and 4 big bore valves per cylinder. It developed a surprising 350 HP. It was an all aluminum engine with a crankshaft supported by seven main bearings.

These crankshafts were machined from SAE 9840 steel. The connecting rods (12) were of SAE 4340 steel. The pistons were of forged aluminum. Each pair of camshafts were driven by their own half engine speed sprocket and silent chain. This engine was really the prototype for all future Lamborghini engines. A body designed by Scaglione-Touring was used to house the engine.The Lamborghini "350 GTV" prototype was shown to the public on the Turin Auto Show of 1963. Sales started the following year. The car was called the 350 GT. It was a complete success. Over 130 were sold.The future of Automobili Lamborghini looked very bright during the sixties. The 350 GT was succeeded by the 400 GT and then the 400 GT 2+2. The 350 GT and 400 GT 2+2 made the Lamborghini name known throughout the world. With the funds coming in from these cars and his successful tractor business Ferruccio allowed his engineers to design and construction a new car - the Lamborghini Miura.

The Miura made the Lamborghini name legendary. It was a car truly ahead of its time. It shocked even companies like Ferrari and Maserati. The Miura was first shown on November 1965 at the Turin Auto Show by Ferruccio Lamborghini himself. Only the chassis was shown at the show, the engine was transversely mid-mounted, something up to then only seen in real F1 race cars. The design of the body was executed by Marcello Gandini in less than a year, and on the March 1966 Geneva Show it was completed and on display. It looked even better than in Turin. The car was very aggressively styled, and an appropriate name was chosen for it, the Miura, a name taken from the ferocious Spanish fighting bulls. Again the car was a complete success. This was followed in 1973 at the Geneva Auto Show when Lamborghini shocked the world again with his revolutionary LP400 Countach. Only a prototype was shown. Today it is difficult to realize the impact that car had on everybody at that time. Even now the car is a show stopper! The car at the show was painted in a bright red and with a black suede interior.

It showed for the first time, the by now, famous, Lamborghini signature swing up doors. It also displayed unique vertically mounted rear air intakes to go with its powerful 4 Liter engine. Lamborghini Celebrates Miura's 50th Anniversary With Scenic Drive Along Italian Highway | car News @ Top Speed Lamborghini Celebrates Miura's 50th Anniversary With Scenic Drive Along Italian Highway News is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and to commemorate the car’s golden anniversary, Lamborghini took out two of its very own museum-quality Miuras for a nice scenic drive on the St. Bernard Pass, the section of the Italian highway that was used in the opening sequence of the original The Italian Job starring British actor Michael Caine. To be clear, Lamborghini didn’t recreate the scene itself, and why would it considering what happened to the Miura in the movie. The joyride was done as part of the Italian automaker’s year-long celebration of the Miura’s 50th nameday. Adding a special twist to the celebratory drive were Lamborghini engineers Gian Paolo Dallara and Paolo Stanzani, as well as Carrozzeria Bertone designer Marcello Gandini.

Dallara, Stanzani and test driver Bob Wallace, in particular, are regarded as the “fathers” of the Miura so it was only fitting that when it was time for the two Miuras to do their versions of a celebratory drive, Dallara, Stanzani, and Gandini took turns taking the wheels of the of the two legendary museum-grade supercars. Accomplishing the drive was no small feat for Lamborghini either. It essentially had to get the green light from Anas, the Italian government’s road maintenance and building division, and the Polizia Stradale before getting the nod to use the highway road for the anniversary drive. In the end, all parties consented to the drive, paving the way for the two Miuras to essentially retrace the route from the opening scene of the movie, minus, of course, the part where the Miura crashed inside a tunnel. Continue after the jump to read the full story. continue reading Why it matters It’s often been said that if there was ever a supercar brand that knows how to name its models, it’s Lamborghini. Think about it.

All of the iconic Lamborghinis have equally legendary names, almost all of which were derived from Lamborghini’s ties to bullfighting. There’s the Espada, Miura, Diablo, and Gallardo to name a few. Only the Countach was named after something entirely different (an expletive, of all things). Part of the appeal of the Lamborghini Miura is that it was actually the first model that founder Feruccio Lamborghini named that had ties to the majestic yet ferocious animal. Speaking of firsts, it was also the first model to use the now iconic raging bull logo that has come to define Lamborghini’s history and identity. So yeah, if there was ever a Lamborghini that deserved to have its 50th anniversary celebrated with the same pomp and circumstance that the company is doing now, it’s definitely the Miura. Having the car’s “fathers” participate in the anniversary is a nice twist to the celebration. It would’ve been nice to have the fourth “father” - test driver Bob Wallace - together again with his br others -in-arms to commemorate the event. Sadly, Wallace passed away on September 19, 2013 at the age of 75.

The fact that Wallace wasn’t around to celebrate the Miura’s 50th anniversary is the only downside to the event. Everything else though was cause for celebration, right down to Lamborghini’s decision to have two of its very own museum-grade Miuras participate in the event. It’s a great way to celebrate the model that really shot Lamborghini into the supercar stratosphere. At one point, it was the fastest production road car in the world and if you think about the car’s design, it still holds up as one of the most beautiful Lamborghini models in history. Lamborghini Logo Meaning and History, latest models | World Cars Brands Lamborghini Logo Lamborghini Logo Meaning and History The story of the Lamborghini company is interesting on its own and deserves a separate telling. The brand was set up in the 1963. First the firm dealt with creation of tractors and, by the way, does not still betray this kind of activity. At the same time, off its first model Lamborghini 350GTV, it literally fought the path into the world of sports cars, having solidly carved out the niche in the production of the fastest and the most prestigious sport cars in the world.

The choice of colors of the Lamborgini logo holds great resemblance to the Ferrari logo . In addition to this, the very shape of the emblem definitely reminds the Ferrari shield. Many experts consider it nothing but a coincidence. However, rumor has it that Ferruccio Lamborghini copied Ferrari logo on purpose and then inversed the color scheme just to prod Enzo Ferrari. Taking into consideration the longstanding enmity with Ferrari, this explanation seems reasonable. Ferruccio Lamborghini was manufacturing tractors at the plant in the Italian city Santa-Agatha. Since the 1963, he started to produce sport super cars. The firm changed its owners more than once. Today Lamborghini belongs to Audi. The bull is depicted on its emblem, as on the family Lamborghini blazon. The choice of the bull has reason behind it: in the neighborhood of the native village of Mr. Ferruccio Lamborghini, pedigree bulls were grown since long times, therefore Ferruccio chose this animal as a symbol of mechanical power. It is important to emphasize that, in general, the topic of bulls and the corrida is extremely relevant for the company and the majority of novelties receive their name in honor of some winners of the corrida.

Gallardo, Murcielago are names of bulls victorious in different years. Lamborghini Symbol Description The Design of the black-gold symbol was offered by the company founder, Ferruccio Lamborghini, as well as the bull situated in its center. The symbol of Lamborghini cars, the ropeable bull, is interpreted differently. However, both interpretations quite combine with each other and, most probably, together became the cause of its origin. So, on one hand, the bull symbolizes the “agro-industrial” past of the company. On the other hand, the bull was the zodiac symbol of the firm founder Ferruccio Lamborghini. He was the Taurus by horoscope. There is also a legend, which runs that Lamborghini supposedly duplicated the Ferrari shield and then changed colors into black and golden one to score a point of Enzo Ferrari. As the chief participants of this incident left us long ago, probably there is no way to find out if it is the truth. Lamborghini Logo Color The gold color in the Lamborghini logo features excellence and rich tradition of the automaker. The black color signifies its power, prestige, integrity and style.

Lamborghini Emblem Today the cars with the Lamborghini emblem are the sign of the success in life. Its models become more perfect and always remain in the spirit of the time. Advanced achievements are used in the design of each emblem. The Lamborghini company has large plans for the nearest future. Not so long ago; it launched a “mad” Huracan with the rear wheel drive and many admirers of the make began to wait for appearance of the similar version of Aventador. All the future modifications of the super car Aventador will be fit with the all- wheel drive system. By the way, the design of other rear wheel drive cars is conducted in the company. It is interesting, that an idea about the crossover Urus with the drive rear axle was not rejected. Of other novelties, a certain race car under the sensational name Centenario, which the Italians will show in Geneva in the spring of the 2016, is expected. According to the rumors, it will be a slightly modified Huracan, but it will appear with the Aventador engine, and its production will be limited to twenty copies. It has recently become known that the present owner of the Lamborghini brand can get rid of it.

(No Ratings Yet) LAMBORGHINI LOGO VECTOR (AI EPS) | HD ICON - RESOURCES FOR WEB DESIGNERS Lamborghini wordmark vector logo Free to download LAMBORGHINI logo vector in AI / EPS vector format. Browse to see more LAMBORGHINI related vector logos. Download LAMBORGHINI logo vector in AI / EPS format, and open with Adobe Illustrator or Adobe PhotoShop or CorelDRAW. The world of bullfighting is a key part of Lamborghini's identity. In 1962, Ferruccio Lamborghini visited the Seville ranch of Don Eduardo Miura, a renowned breeder of Spanish fighting bulls. Lamborghini, a Taurus himself, was so impressed by the majestic Miura animals that he decided to adopt a raging bull as the emblem for the automaker he would open shortly. After producing two cars with alphanumeric designations, Lamborghini once again turned to the bull breeder for inspiration. Don Eduardo was filled with pride when he learned that Ferruccio had named a car for his family and their line of bulls; the fourth Miura to be produced was unveiled to him at his ranch in Seville.

The automaker would continue to draw upon the bullfighting connection in future years. The Islero was named for the Miura bull that killed the famed bullfighter Manolete in 1947. Espada is the Spanish word for sword, sometimes used to refer to the bullfighter himself. The Jarama's name carried a special double meaning; intended to refer only to the historic bullfighting region in Spain, Ferruccio was concerned about confusion with the also historic Jarama motor racing track. Uploaded on August 1, 2010 Last updated on August 25, 2010 Company: Car Company Logos Car Company Logos By Mary Gormandy White In addition to being an essential part of advertising and brand identity, car company logos provide a powerful visual image for auto consumers. Each automobile manufacturer has a unique logo, many of which have changed dramatically over the years. In some cases, these logos are tied to the company's history in surprising ways. List of Car Company Logos Abarth Now Fiat's racing arm, Abarth's logo is rich with meaning.

The scorpion represents the Zodiac sign of company founder Karl Alberto Abarth, and the shield is a symbol of passion and triumph. The colors beneath the name represent the Italian flag. Acura Honda's luxury brand features a logo that looks like a stylized letter "A" inside a circle. The symbol also represents the caliper, an important precision engineering tool. Aixam Now Aixam Mega, the logo for this French microcar manufacturer is simple and elegant, spelling out the company's original name and calling out the first letter with a bold "A" (or "M" in some cases) inside a circular graphic. Alfa Romeo This Italian exotic car brand has a complicated, circular logo featuring a red cross and a green snake with a dragon's head. These symbols represent the city of Milan, where the company was founded. Aston Martin The British luxury car brand has an iconic logo of a pair of wings with the company name. A version of this logo has graced Aston Martin cars since the 1920s. Audi This German automaker's four interlocking rings represent this history of the company as it started out as four smaller companies.

Bajoun Bajoun is a General Motors brand made and sold only in China. The name means "treasured horse" - and that's exactly what the logo depicts. Bentley The British exotic car manufacturer features a winged logo with a letter "B" in the center. The wings in this logo call up the company's aerospace roots. BMW BMW's blue and white checkerboard pattern represents an airplane propeller, since BMW was originally an airplane manufacturer. The logo's colors and checks are from the Bavarian flag, where the company was founded. Buick This American car brand features a logo with three shields inside a circle. The idea for the shield came from the Buick family crest. Cadillac Cadillac has had many logos over the years. This current version features two stalks of wheat with a shield in the center. Chevrolet One of the most iconic American car logos, the symbol for Chevrolet is a simple angled cross with a longer horizontal line. The design is referred to as the Chevrolet bowtie. Chrysler There are several versions of the Chrysler logo, but the most recognizable is a pentagon with a star in the center, referred to as the Chrysler Pentastar. The current version is sleeker and simpler, suggesting wings.

Citroen The double chevrons in Citroen's logo represent the Helical Gear, a Citroen invention that is used in every modern automobile. They also represent the company's commitment to technical innovation. Dacia This Romanian car brand has been part of Renault since 1999.The company is bold and simple, highlighting the company name in a shade of blue representative of one of the colors of the Romanian flag, on a bold, silver-tone graphic. Daewoo The modern logo of this Korean General Motors brand still bears the crown-shaped emblem from the company's early days. The shape is similar to that of a now defunct, but once popular, football club in South Korea. Daimler The Daimler logo is simple and elegant, conveying the same sense of understated luxury that this German car manufacturer is known for around the world. Datsun The Datsun brand is exclusive to Japan and emerging markets like India. The logo places the brand front and center, superimposed over a striking chrome and blue graphic.

Denza As the first Chinese car brand dedicated to new energy vehicles, Denza's logo represents the company's values of responsibility to nature and society Dodge The logo for this American brand features is the manufacturer's name in simple block lettering. The two red stripes represent speed and agility. Ferrari This Italian exotic car manufacturer uses a logo of a rearing horse, often set inside a yellow rectangle. The same horse logo once graced the sides of an Italian ace fighter pilot's plane. Fiat Fiat's bold red logo calls to mind its retro roots, as well as a sleek, modern style. Ford The Ford logo is simple and instantly recognizable: a blue oval with the company name in script lettering. A version of this logo has been in use since 1927. GM The white lettering in General Motors' logo stands for the company's purity, charm and integrity. The blue background indicates excellence and trustworthiness. GMC This American car company symbol is easy to recognize, since it is simply the letters "GMC" in red block lettering. Holden This GM-owned Australian car company's logo features a lion rolling a stone - a graphic representation of the invention of the wheel.

Honda The Japanese carmaker features a symbol of a silver letter "H" inside a rectangle. Hummer Hummer's logo features the company's name and slogan in block letters appropriate for the company's rugged, yet luxurious, vehicles. Hyundai The symbol for the Korean auto company is a slanted blue letter "H" inside an oval Infiniti This high-end auto brand has an oval logo with a notch out of the bottom. Isuzu This Japanese car company's logo is a bright red representation of its name with mirror image "s" and "z" letters. Jaguar Luxury carmaker Jaguar has a logo of a leaping jungle cat with the company name underneath. Jeep Just like the classic vehicle itself, the Jeep logo is simple and utilitarian, consisting of the company name in block letters. Jiefang China's first domestic car manufacturer bears a logo with the number one as the focal feature. The company is a joint venture with General Motors, and the colors reflect that relationship. Kia This Korean automaker has a logo of the company's name in red letters, surrounded by a red oval.

Lamborghini The Lamborghini logo is a gold shield with the company name above a charging bull which stands for Taurus, the Zodiac sign of the company founder. Lancia The Lancia logo features the company's name surrounded by a lance and a shield. Land Rover The green oval Land Rover logo is easily recognizable and elegantly simple. Lexus The luxury arm of Toyota features a simple letter "L" logo inside a silver circle. Lincoln This American carmaker has a simple logo of a vertical rectangle with a cross on it. Lotus The Lotus logo is a yellow circle with a green, curved triangle featuring the company name. Maserati The graphic on Maserati's logo is a red three-pronged spear referred to as a trident. It rises from a base that bears the company's name. Maybach Maybach's logo features two overlapping letter "M"s on a triangular, orange background. Mazda The logo for this Japanese company features a rounded rectangle with a winged V-shape in the center. Mercedes-Benz This simple logo is a circle with a three-pointed star in the center. The logo represents the merging of Mercedes and Daimler who had a laurel wreath and a star as their symbols respectively.

Mini Mini's iconic, winged logo calls to mind its British roots and retro style. Mitsubishi Mitsubishi features a logo with three red diamonds arranged in the shape of a triangle. The logo represents the combination of two family crests. Nissan This automaker has a simple logo of a silver circle with the company name across the center. Opel The Opel logo features lightning streaking across an open circle above the German company's name. The logo is inspired by the Opel Blitz truck, as "blitz" is German for "lightning." Peugeot Peugeot's logo has featured a lion since 1948. The modern version features a lion above the company's name. The metallic color represents the brand's values, which are excellence, emotion, and allure. Porsche The Porsche logo features a shield with a prancing horse in the center, and red and black stripes. The horse represents the city seal of Stuttgart, Germany, where the brand was founded. RAM The logo for this American brand features a ram's head inside a shield shape. Renault Renault's logo is a silver diamond above the name on a yellow background. The yellow color represents the brand's joy, optimism and prosperity, while the silver stands for sophistication and creativity.

Renault Nissan Representing the alliance of the French and Japanese automakers, this logo features both brand names beneath graphic elements that show their corporate colors joining together. Renault Samsung This logo represents the sophistication and creativity used by Renault Samsung Motors in its quest to produce high-end, modern vehicles and the company's focus on research and development. Rolls-Royce This luxury brand has a symbol of two overlapping letter "R"s on a blue background. Saab This logo is a blue circle with a red, griffin head wearing a gold crown. Saturn Saturn's logo is a silver abstract representation for the planet bearing the same name over a red background. The graphic is outlined in silver and positioned above the brand name. Scion This Toyota offshoot features an oval logo with a slanted vertical line and a horizontal bar printed with the company name. SEAT The logo for this Spanish car company features a bold, silver depiction of an "S" above the brand name boldly presented in red. Skoda The Skoda insignia is an encircled arrow with wings beneath the brand name. The colors and design represent this Czech Republic company's focus on the environment, eco-materials, progress and innovation.

Smart Car The Smart Car has a logo shaped like the letter "C" with a yellow triangle. Spyker The Spyker logo calls to mind the company's aero roots with its airplane propellers. SRT Street Racing Technology (SRT) is a Chrysler brand. The logo features the brand's initials (and common name) in a slanted shape that indicates speed. The red color represents speed and agility, and is the same shade used in the logo for sister-brand Dodge. Subaru Subaru has a blue logo featuring several silver stars. The five smaller stars represent the five Japanese car companies that banded together to form the larger company. Suzuki This logo features a bold, red "S" symbol above the full name in dark blue. The red represents the brand's passion, determination and vitality, while the blue stands for strength and harmony. Tesla This green automaker features a shield-shaped logo with a stylized letter "T." Toyota

Question: The Italian automaker Lamborghini uses what animal as its logo?
Answer: Bull